Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Australia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AU
0.8
VC
40.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AU
4.5
VC
4.8

Australia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AU
$7,691
VC
$908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AU
39.8
VC
9.4

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AU
10.0
VC
25.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AU
14.1t
VC
1.3t

Australia generally does better on environment, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AU
35.1
VC
28.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AU
4.6%
VC
7.9%

Australia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
3.7%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$59,500
VC
$17,900

Australia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AU
83.1 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AU
3.0
VC
12.9

Australia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without a visa.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has 28.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

Australia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.

How is healthcare in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to Australia?

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Vincent and the Grenadines leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Both Australia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

AU VC
Population 26,141,369 100,969
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +61 +1784
Time zones 8 1
Emergency number 000